Race Ahead With Reading: The Mad Scientist Next Door
Clare De Marco, Rory Walker
An outstanding new range of first chapter books that helps children build their reading stamina and progress towards longer books.
Reviews

I didn't like the scientist Mr Willis next door.
Master Gator Biscuits 03.01.2024

My favourite character was Tom, Ella's brother. I liked it when they changed bodies and Ella became the Mad Scientist called Mr Willis and he became Ella. I also liked it when Ella was really grumpy.
Inspector Jazzy Glitterball 31.07.2023

It was good because he was so naughty
Director Harmonica Frankenstein 31.08.2022

It was a lovely book because it was funny and it made me laugh. I liked Ella the little girl the best because she’s sometimes fun and she kind of saved her little brothers bear she did. I would recommend it to someone else as it was so good.
Mademoiselle Kiki Submarine 16.08.2022

I really like it because it’s really funny. Mr Willis was my favourite character because he was very funny. I wouldn’t recommend it to someone else because it is hard to read.
Master Quincy Piano-key 04.08.2022

I liked that they switched bodies and that when they switched back the baddy had a hurt ankle. I would recommend it.
Inspector Zizou Mouse 31.07.2022

I thought this book was really funny. I liked it when the mad scientist twisted his ankle and had to do everything.
Principal Daffodil Quest 26.07.2022

It was a fun book, but hard for me to read. It has some longer words, but I enjoyed to story and the magic that happened.
Anonymous 12.09.2021

This book made me laugh because of the funny accent of the Mad Scientist. I also thought it was funny when Ella and the Mad Scientist swapped bodies!!
Senorita Flossy Teacup 01.09.2021

Good
Superintendent Slip Tinkle 26.08.2021

It is fiction it is easy to read.
Madam Peaches Turkey 25.08.2021

I didn’t like it as much as the others, but it was good.
Queen Blossom Hoverboard 13.08.2021

This book is interesting because Ella's next door neighbour, Mr Willis was actually a scientist.They swap bodies, and it was really funny.
Major Gonzo Sausage-Roll 09.05.2021

I liked this book because there were lots of crazy and mad things that happened in the book. My favourite character is Mr Willis because he does lots of cool experiments. I would recommend this book.
King River Moonbeam 19.12.2020

It was really funny.
Ambassador Stinky Skateboard 03.09.2020

very funny!
Don Zeus Tyrannosaurus 04.08.2020

‘A good book because they swapped bodies and then back again.’
Marshal Zizou Wheeliebin 03.08.2020

I liked it when Ella catapulted a teddy next door
Lieutenant Hercules Foxtail 13.08.2019

Yes I would recommend it
Fairy Bernice Buffalo 05.08.2019

This book is a fiction and my favourite character was the mad scientist because I love Scientists. It intersects me because I love doing experiments like him.iwould recomend it for you because it is a very interesting book.
Anonymous 17.08.2018